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  • Troops Douse Wildfire in Poonagala

    2019-08-08 13:58:28

    Troops Douse Wildfire in Poonagala

    A sudden wildfire that broke out in and around Poonagala area in Haputale was brought to the notice of the troops in the Security Force Headquarters - Central on Thursday (8) morning. The fire broke out, due to prevailing drought spell and dry weather patterns was worsened with gushing winds that prevailed overnight.

  • Fitting Tribute Salutes Retiring Major General M.M Kithsiri at SLLI HQ

    2019-08-08 13:06:20

    Fitting Tribute Salutes Retiring Major General M.M Kithsiri at SLLI HQ

    Major General M. M Kithsiri, Director General Psychological Operations of the Army who just retired from the Sri Lanka Army after completion of 33 years of unblemished service in the organization was saluted and appreciated in a series of ceremonies...

  • Army Officer Invited to Deliver Lecture

    2019-08-08 13:04:32

    Army Officer Invited to Deliver Lecture

    Lieutenant Colonel M. B. B. N Herath, General Staff Officer I (Admin) of 14 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - West at the invitation of the E - BEYOND Management in Maharagama, a private software company delivered a comprehensive lecture on current security scenario, positive attitudes and approaches and leadership.

  • ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    2019-08-08 13:02:32

    ‘Paada Yathra’ Pilgrims Given Refreshments

    Troops of the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi warmly welcomed the ‘Paada Yathra’ devotees when they arrived in Kilinochchi area during 4-5 August in order to attend the annual feast at Matha Church in Mulankavil on Sunday (4) before they set out to the Holy Shrine of Madu.

  • 538 New Recruits Pass Out from Henanigala Training School

    2019-08-07 17:10:06

    538 New Recruits Pass Out from Henanigala Training School

    A formal ceremony, held on Saturday (3) at the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) Training School in Henanigala awarded formal colours to a batch of 538 new recruits during the Passing out Parade (PoP) at the premises. Major General Kapila Udalupola, General Officer Commanding, 23 Division...

  • Joint Field Training Exercise Cormorant Strike X - 2019

    2019-08-07 13:16:20

    Joint Field Training Exercise Cormorant Strike X - 2019

  • Secretary Defence in Kandy Reassures Security to All Religious Events & the Country at Large

    2019-08-05 19:12:02

    Secretary Defence in Kandy Reassures Security to All Religious Events & the Country at Large

    "The routine US Travel Advisory (2nd level) issued a few hours ago for US citizens travelling during these long holidays is not something pertaining exclusively to Sri Lanka as alleged by some social...

  • Relief Packs to Students & Civilians of Low-Income Families Distributed

    2019-08-05 19:06:53

    Relief Packs to Students & Civilians of Low-Income Families Distributed

    233 Brigade troops of the 23 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) coordinated the distribution of a stock of school accessories, uniforms and dry ration packs among students of underprivileged families, thanks to the generosity...

  • New Facility Complex in 21 Division HQ Opened

    2019-08-05 19:04:43

    New Facility Complex in 21 Division HQ Opened

    Major General Kumar Jayapathirana, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 21 Division with the intention of further promoting welfare facilities for soldiers took steps to put up a utility building in the 21 Division premises, comprised of a library, saloon...

  • Jaffna Commander Visits 55 Division

    2019-08-05 19:03:43

    Jaffna Commander Visits 55 Division

    Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J), made his formal field visit to the 55 Division Headquarters on Monday (5) after he recently took over as the new Commander.